US Provides $32.5m For Food, Nutrition To Save Lives In Nigeria

The United States government has provided the World Food Programme (WFP) with $32.5 million for Food and nutrition assistance to help save lives in Nigeria.

This was disclosed in a statement issued Wednesday by Aisha Gambari, Press and Media Specialist at the US Embassy in Abuja.

“World Food Program Nigeria, with the U.S. Government’s contribution of $32.5 million, will provide food assistance and nutrition support to internally displaced persons across conflict-affected areas.

“With the U.S. Government’s donation, the World Food Programme Nigeria will provide food and nutrition assistance to 764,205 beneficiaries across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.

“This includes complementary nutrition top-ups for 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls and 43,235 children through electronic food vouchers,” the statement said.